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Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-PRN

CHRISTUS Health
Lakeview, LA, US
Full-time

DescriptionSummary : Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision.

Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities : Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

  • Include, but are not limited to : Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
  • Delivery of aerosolized drugs;Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation);Oral hygiene;Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
  • Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;Chest film analysis;
  • Bloodgas collection and analysis;EKG analysis;Accurate and complete documentation;Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
  • Participate in CAP and JC surveys.RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team LeaderAdvanced practice skills may include : Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
  • Pulmonary Function Testing;Bronchoscopy assist;Hemodynamic Monitoring;Waveform analysis;Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);

Polysomnography;Transport duties.Job Requirements : Education / Skills See licensure and / or certification requirements Experience 1 - 3 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RT or RCP License in state of employment required BLS required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC requiredWork Schedule : TBDWork Type : Per Diem As NeededEEO is the law - click below for more information : https : / / www.

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